C.H.S CHRONICLES

Thank you to the many chaperones, volunteers, CHS Staff, and children that have made our 7th Grade Field Trip, 8th Grade DC Trip, and Field Day such a great experience for our children.

It is a lot of work and I am deeply appreciative of the support of our school community, along with the AMAZING staff we have at CHS Middle School that spend so much time outside of their work hours and normal day to day responsibilities to make these opportunities available for our children.

A special shout out to Mr. Spickard, Mrs. Berry, and Mr. Bruce for organizing the before mentioned trips and activities!

Promotion Ceremony

• 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony on Monday, June 8th at the Walled Lake Northern High School Football Field at 7:00 p.m.
• 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony Make Up Date is on Tuesday, June 10th.
• Students must arrive by 6:40 p.m. to organize behind the visitor bleachers.
• Ceremony starts at 7:00 p.m. and students sit on the football field. Families are invited to sit in the stands.
• Please remind your 8th grader to wear flat shoes

8th Grade Dismissal on June 10th-LAST DAY OF SCHOOL

• As part of dismissal on the last day of school, the 8th grade class gets "clapped out" of the building by the 6th and 7th grade students, along with CHS Staff.
• All family members are welcome to wait outside the main entrance to see the 8th graders leave CHS one last time. For safety and security purposes families are not permitted inside the building.
• We will have a "parent viewing area" right outside the main entrance. This is the location that 8th graders will be exiting the building.
• 6th and 7th grade students will be exiting out of the media center entrance to help the flow of students leaving the building.
• Once the 8th graders have emptied out of the building, parents may join them briefly in the "student dismissal area" as we load buses for dismissal.
• We will begin our dismissal/ clap out process around 11:30 a.m.

Hello, Class of 2030! The time has come to begin getting ready for the 2026-2027 school year, starting at your graduation! This evening is a time to register for SWAT. Attached is a copy of the SWAT permission slip. We have attached a PDF. We are looking forward to starting some memorable years with our incoming class. Class Council is an extremely important part of Northern, and we encourage all students interested to participate in Class and Student Council. This is where important decisions will be made. We have had a few questions and would like to clarify some information. Please see below for frequently asked questions:

• Is SWAT the same as Registration? NO. Registration is required of ALL students, 9-12. This is where students will have pictures taken, find lockers, pay school fees, buy Homecoming tickets, buy spirit wear, have textbooks distributed, etc. STUDENTS WILL NOT RECEIVE YOUR SCHEDULE during registration. They will see what classes they have, but will not know which hours they are enrolled in each course. Please remember that all courses are offered multiple hours during the day. SWAT is geared towards preparing freshmen for their high school experiences at Northern. This will help to ease the fears of walking through the doors on their first day. This will include school protocols, finding their classrooms, academics, get-to-know-you activities, the Code of Conduct, meeting administration/liaison officer expectations while at Northern, assembly, football chants, and more. YES, AT SWAT, YOUR CHILD WILL RECEIVE THEIR SCHEDULE. This is the only opportunity to receive your schedule early. If your child does not attend SWAT, the schedules should be available in Skyward by August 22 so that they can download and visit the building. Schedules will not be available earlier.

• Is there a make-up day for SWAT (A.K.A. Freshman orientation)? NO. Students will be given the opportunities offered through SWAT only on August 20 from 9:00 am-12:30 pm.

• How do I pay for SWAT? The cost is $5, which includes lunch. You can pay using cash or a check. If your child pays via check, please make it payable to Walled Lake Schools. This can be done at registration or at SWAT.

• Is my child required to stay for the entire SWAT event? Yes, we would prefer all incoming freshmen to stay for the entire event. Not only will they miss important information, but as a Student Leadership-run event, we must know where all students are at all times. Please have your child stay for the entire time. Thank you!

Once again, Congratulations, Class of 2030! We look forward to meeting our future Knights. Welcome to Northern!

Student Leadership

If you ordered an eighth grade yard sign and haven’t picked it up yet, there is one more pick up this Saturday from 1:00-3:00pm.

Hills of Bogie Lake

6031 Balmoral Way, Commerce

If you can’t pick up on Saturday, please email Jennifer Luther at jmluther734@gmail.com

Yearbook News!

If your student did not buy a 2025-2026 CHS Yearbook, there are still books available for purchase in Room 107. Please have your student bring $45.00 in exact change (cash only) to room 107 to buy a yearbook.

For additional information, please email Ms. Kalinowski at katiekalinowski@wlcsd.org. Yearbooks will be on sale through next Tuesday (or until we run out).

PLEASE NOTE:

As we are unable to make change, the exact amount in cash is the only form of payment accepted at this time.

Credit cards, checks, money orders or any additional form of payment other than CASH will not be accepted.

If your student’s District Provided Chromebook needs repair over the summer, our Technology Department is here to help. Please submit a helpdesk ticket to expedite support.

2026 Summer Student Chromebook Support Request Form

The form is also available on the Technology Page on the District's Website.

We encourage families to report issues as soon as they occur so devices are ready for the start of the new school year.

Walled Lake Northern Girls Basketball invites players of every skill level to participate in the Summer Open Gym sessions! Unless otherwise specified, all practices will be held at the CHS Gym. Whether you're new to basketball or looking to refine your abilities, everyone is welcome to join and make the most of this opportunity to improve, connect with teammates, and enjoy the game.

June

• 6/11: 7:00–9:00 PM
• 6/12: 7:00–9:00 PM
• 6/15-6/19 : 7:00–9:00 PM
• 6/22-6/25: 7:00–9:00 PM
• Fri 6/26 -6/28: Team Camp: Northwood Women's Basketball Camps
• 6/29 – 7/5: Dead Week (no activities)

July

• 7/6 – 7/10: 7:00–9:00 PM
• 7/13 –7/17: 7:00–9:00 PM )
• 7/20 – Fri 7/24: 7:00–9:00 PM
• 7/27 – Fri 7/31: 7:00–9:00 PM

August

• 8/3 – 8/7: 7:00–9:00 PM
• 8/10 – 8/14: 7:00–9:00 PM
• 8/17 – 8/21: 7:00–9:00 PM

No weekend workouts unless noted (Team Camp)

Email Coach Pees for updates.

Looking forward to a great summer!

Dear CHS Middle School Families,

As we approach the final weeks of the school year, I want to thank you for your continued support throughout the year. While summer vacation is right around the corner, we are reminding students daily that school expectations, learning, and responsibilities remain in place.

We ask for your partnership at home in encouraging your child to finish the year strong; academically, behaviorally, and socially. Attendance, effort, respect for others, and positive decision making continue to matter each and every day. Summer vacation officially begins when students arrive home on the last day of school, and we appreciate your support in reinforcing that message.

Together, we can help ensure a positive, productive, and successful end to the school year for all students.

Thank you for your continued partnership and support.

Respectfully,

Nayal Maktari

Congratulations to the following CHS Middle School Teachers who will be retiring at the end of this school year:

Mrs. Maureen Bratke

Mrs. Katie Kalinowski

Mrs. Silvana LaPlante

Mrs. Kim Quinn-Haver

Mrs. Sharon Ratzlaff

You will be missed but we wish you the best moving onto new adventures!

Please feel free to call our main office with any questions at 248.956.3500. You can also email us.

Principal's Secretary: MelissaWilseck@wlcsd.org

Building/Attendance Secretary: JenniferSchloegl@wlcsd.org

6th Grade Counselor: KathleenHoover@wlcsd.org

7th Grade Counselor: MaureenBratke@wlcsd.org

8th Grade Counselor: JulieBraley@wlcsd.org

Steve Spickard StevenSpickard@wlcsd.org, Interim Assistant Principal

Nathan Bruce NathanBruce@wlcsd.org, Interim Dean of Students

Please contact us with positive or constructive feedback, questions, and/or concerns.

Website: www.wlcsd.org/smart
Location: 8500 Commerce Road, Commerce Charter Township, MI, United States
Phone: 248-956-3500
Twitter: @CliffordSmart

SCHOOL STARTS 8:10 A.M.

DISMISSAL 3:00 P.M.

1/2 DAY DISMISSAL 11:40 A.M.

This year we will only be collecting school chromebooks from students who will no longer be in Walled Lake Schools for the 2026-2027 school year. If you know you will be moving out of the district or if your child will be attending a private school, please fill out this Chromebook Collection form.

We will be collecting these chromebooks on Tuesday, June 9th during 1st Hour.

The Oakland County Enhancement Millage will be on the August 4, 2026 ballot. If approved, each public school district and eligible public school academies would receive approximately $781 per student annually. This proposal would cost about $150 per year for a $200,000 home ($100,000 taxable value).

Districts would use the funding for a variety of reasons. Here are some examples on how these general fund dollars would be spent:

· Staff recruitment and retention

· Stabilizing general fund budgets

· Maintaining or reducing class sizes, where possible

· Expanding professional development

· Enhancing student wellness supports

· Improving safety and security

· Maintaining and strengthening district programming

Visit the Enhancement Millage website for more information and a tax calculator.

Camp Details:
Dates: June 17–19
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Who: Boys and Girls entering Grades 5–8
Hosted by: Walled Lake Western Varsity Volleyball Team and Coaching Staff

REGISTRATION LINK

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Z4fjJClg9zoeHHQKcldxnVFmy8B_LKSdRR2GFC-frVo/edit

As we move into the warmer spring months, we’re starting to see an increase in dress code concerns. Below you’ll find the dress code expectations that have been shared in our weekly newsletters and morning announcements.

Dress Code Guidelines

1. Tops: Shirts must have sleeves (no tank tops or spaghetti straps) and should completely cover the torso.
2. Bottoms: Shorts, skirts, and dresses must be of appropriate length.
3. Hats and hoods: Hats and hoods are not to be worn indoors unless for religious or medical purposes.
4. Accessories: Please avoid bringing blankets, toys or other accessories that could interfere with learning or safety.

We appreciate your support in ensuring that your child follows these guidelines.

Thank you,

Nayal Maktari

Process for requesting service for district issued chromebooks if needed:

1. If a student needs support, he/she should fill out a Student Chromebook Support Form linked on all of the Google Classrooms and on the school website under Students. Being logged on to the school google account is required to access the form.
2. The information in the form will be sent to Mrs. Stasak, our Middle School Computer Resource Teacher. She will reply to the student at his/her school gmail account. She will offer suggestions to fix the issue or, if it needs service, she will tell the student to take the chromebook to the office and give it to Mrs. Wilseck in the main office.
3. The chromebook in the case will be sent through inner office and the student will be allowed to use a loaner chromebook AT SCHOOL. It will be the student’s responsibility to pick it up each morning from the office and return it at the end of the day.
4. When the chromebook has been repaired, it will be delivered back to the school for the student to pick up.
5. If the family purchased insurance, the first repair is free and all additional repairs carry a deductible. Deductible invoices or repair invoices, for those that did not choose insurance, must be paid before the repaired chromebook is returned.

If a student with a personal chromebook has a network issue, the same form can be used. We are not able to fix physical problems with personal devices and loaner chromebooks will not be provided.

*Reply @LEAVE to the number you are receiving messages from if you'd like to leave the text group at anytime.

Medications are administered at school under the supervision of our office staff. This includes BOTH prescription medications AND over the counter (ibuprofen, pain relievers, etc.) medications. BOTH types of medication require a completed and signed WLCSD medication authorization form by BOTH the parent/ guardian AND the child’s doctor.

For safety and confidentiality reasons, we will not be accepting medications at Smart Start. If you would like to drop off medications and the required documentation prior to the start of the school year, please contact our office secretary, Mrs. Jen Schloegl , directly at 248-956-3512.

As you have questions about this process please contact our main office at 248.956.3500.

Please remember to please call 248.956.3090 for ALL bussing questions. Please click on the link below to visit our transportation website for more information. A reminder that bus passes are not allowed.